HANOVER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Hanover District Schools

HANOVER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Public Meeting - Library/Media Center
Memorial Junior School
7:30 p.m. – July 9, 2012
ORDER OF MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Announcement
Flag Salute
Roll Call
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2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT
3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
4. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ON CURRICULUM & STAFF
DEVELOPMENT
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Personnel
Curriculum & Instruction
Finance/Transportation/Physical Plant
Public Relations
Travel Report
Delegate Reports
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
7. BOARD ACTIONS
8. MOTION TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
10. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Board Calendar (BC)
11. ADJOURNMENT
12. PRIVATE SESSION

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A. PERSONNEL
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, move to:
1. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Irma Somich, School Library Media
Specialist, Memorial Junior School, effective 9/1/12, for the purpose of retirement.
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2. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Sharon Brueno, Lunch Recess Aide,
Salem Drive School, effective 7/1/12, for personal reasons.
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3. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Sara Hauptman, Long Term
Substitute Replacement Elementary Computer Teacher, Mountview Road and Salem
Drive schools, effective 7/1/12, for personal reasons.
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4. Rescind the appointment of Eileen Horn as full time Learning Disabilities
Teacher-Consultant, effective immediately.
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5. Appoint Sean Peterson to the position of part time (.80 FTE) Health and
Physical Education Teacher, Salem Drive School, at a salary of BA Step 1, $42,310,
effective 9/1/12 to 6/30/13, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the
HTEA. Continued employment will be subject to approval by the New Jersey Department
of Education, and the results of a criminal history check as required by applicable law.
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6. Appoint Lisa Mastracci-Hoeh to the position of part time (.60 FTE) Basic
Skills Instructor, Bee Meadow School, at a salary of MA Step 6, $37,342, effective
9/1/12 to 6/30/13, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
Continued employment will be subject to approval by the New Jersey Department of
Education, and the results of a criminal history check as required by applicable law.
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7. Appoint Mona Zipeto to the position of part time (.40 FTE) Lunch Recess
Aide, Bee Meadow School, at a salary of Step 4, $5,984, effective 9/1/12 to 6/30/13, in
accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
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8. Amend the appointment of Lyle Owens from the previously approved
position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long Term Substitute Replacement Computer Teacher, at
$250 per day, effective 9/1/12 to 1/31/13, to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long
Term Substitute Replacement Computer Teacher, at a salary of BA Step 1, $52,888,
effective 9/1/12 to 6/30/13. Continued employment will be subject to approval by the
New Jersey Department of Education, and the results of a criminal history check as
required by applicable law.
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9. Amend the 2012-2013 employment contract for Nancy Balogh, Resource
Center Teacher, Salem Drive School, from the approved full time (1.0 FTE) position at
a salary of BA+15 Step 19, $86,766, to full time (1.03 FTE), at a salary of BA+15
Step 19, $89,296, effective 9/1/12 to 6/30/13, in accordance with the Agreement between
the Board and the HTEA.
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10. Amend the salary for Nancy Tango to reflect the 2012-2013 Secretaries
guide, Step 8, (.56 FTE) $25,522.
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11. Approve the following Child Study Team members to work over the
summer on an as-needed basis, at their per diem rate, in accordance with the Agreement
between the Board and the HTEA.
Maryellen Adams, School Psychologist
Marian Hilbert, Speech/Language Specialist
Rose Papera, Speech/Language Specialist
Anita D’Urso, School Psychologist
Kelly Warnke, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Nancy Burr, Preschool Social Worker
Linda Freitas, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Kim Mullooly, Speech/Language Specialist
Lynn Morang, School Social Worker
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12. Approve 2012-2013 extra-compensation assignments at Mountview
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Road School with payments in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and
the HTEA as follows:
Position
Staff Member
Student Council Advisors: Matthew Pomel
Adrienne O’Keefe
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13. Approve the following personnel for temporary/provisional positions in
the Hanover Township School Age Child Care Program, Camp HTSACC effective
7/10/12 to 8/17/12. Final staff appointments will be pending ratio needs based on
enrollment of children in the program. Staff will be paid an hourly rate based on hours
worked.
Name Position Total Est. Hours Hourly
Rate
Diane Tompkins Sub. Group Leader as needed $15.00
Gina Masone Sub. Program Assistant as needed $11.50
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14. Approve the following personnel for temporary/provisional positions in
the Hanover Township School Age Child Care Program, effective 7/10/12 to 6/30/13.
Final staff appointments will be pending ratio needs based on enrollment of children in
the program. Staff will be paid an hourly rate based on hours worked.
Name Position Total Est. Hours Hourly
Rate
1. LaMarca, Robyn Group Leader/BMS EB 15 7 $19.50
2. McEvoy, Laura Group Leader/BMS KK/ASK 15 8 $20.30
3. White, Majorie Anita Group Leader/SDS EB 15 10 $21.90
4. Indalecio, Cathi Group Leader/SDS KK 15 10 $21.90
5. Tompkins, Diane Group Leader/SDS ASK 19.5 6 $18.85
6. Goodwin, Mary Group Leader/MTV EB 15 8 $20.30
7. Beyer, TheresaGroup Leader/MTV KK 15 6 $18.85
8. Smith, Dee Group Leader/MTV ASK 19.5 10 $21.90
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15. Approve the following 2012-2013 student teaching assignment(s):
Student/College Purpose Co-op Teacher Dates
Teresa Giordano/ Practicum E. Bloemeke/2 Fall 2012
College of St. Elizabeth SDS 10/22–10/26/12
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16. Acknowledge the student suspensions, as reported by the school
principals, for the month of June 2012, Attachment “A”.
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17. Accept the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying report and affirm the
Superintendent’s decisions for the period ending June 20, 2012, Attachment “B”.
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B. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, move to:
1. Acknowledge the following fire drills, as reported by the school principals,
for the month of June 2012:
School Date
Memorial Junior School 6/6/12
Bee Meadow School 6/8/12
Mountview Road School 6/14/12
Salem Drive School 6/14/12
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2. Acknowledge the following crisis management drills, as reported by the
school principals, for the month of June 2012:
School Date
Memorial Junior School 6/18/12
Bee Meadow School 6/14/12
Mountview Road School 6/19/12
Salem Drive School 6/18/12
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3. Approve the alignment of district curricula with the State-Board Adopted
Standards for implementation effective September 1, 2012 in the following content areas:
o Language Arts-ELA K-8
o Math 3-5
o Visual and Performing Arts K-8
o Comprehensive Health and Physical Education K-8
o Technology K-8
o 21 st Century Life and Careers K-8
o World Languages K-8
o Social Studies K-8
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4. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation for
continued placement of Student CST # 25-05 at Chapel Hill Academy in Lincoln Park for
the 2012-2013 school year. Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year will be $55,080.
Tuition for the extended school year for 11 days will be $3,366.
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5. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation for
Student CST # 31-08 to attend the Chancellor Academy Outreach Program at Butler High
School for the Extended School Year. Tuition for the Extended School Year is $8,139.60.
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6. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation for
continued placement of Student CST # 31-08 at the Outreach Program Boonton Campus
(formerly Chancellor Academy Outreach I) Program in Boonton for the 2012-2013 school
year. Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year will be $55,755.20.
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7. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to
contract with Progressive Therapy of NJ to provide supplemental, specialized
instructional services to CST # 32-10 during the July-August 2012 Extended School Year
Program. The cost of these services shall not exceed $2,835.
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8. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to
contract with Progressive Therapy of NJ to provide supplemental, specialized
instructional services during the 2012-2013 school year to CST # 32-10. The cost of
these services shall not exceed $15,640.
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9. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to
contract with Progressive Therapy of NJ to provide supplemental, specialized
instructional services to CST # 10-04 during the July-August 2012 Extended School Year
Program. The cost of these services shall not exceed $2,820.
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10. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to
contract with Progressive Therapy of NJ to provide supplemental, specialized
instructional services during the 2012-2013 school year to CST # 10-04. The cost of
these services shall not exceed $15,640.
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11. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to
contract with Supreme Consultants of Rutherford for a bilingual speech evaluation on
Student CST #37-12 in the amount of $650 and also interpreting services @ $35/hr for
2.5 hours.
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12. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation for
Student CST #11-12 to attend the Lake Drive School in Mountain Lakes for the
Extended School Year. Tuition will be $5,915, and the cost of an aide is $3,250.
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13. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation for
Student CST #15-04 to attend The Children’s Institute in Verona. The tuition for the
Extended School Year will be $6,248.66, and the cost of an aide is $2,750. Tuition for
the 2012-2013 school year will be $51,977.49, and the cost of an aide is $22,875.
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14. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation for
continued placement of Student CST #7-04 at the Calais School for the 2012-2013
school year. Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year will be $54,860.40. Tuition for the
Extended School Year is $6,095.60.
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15. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to
reimburse the parents of Student CST #11-12 for the cost of transporting their child to
the Lake Drive School during the June-July 2012 Extended School Year Program at a
rate of $5 per day. The total cost shall not exceed $95.
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16. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to
authorize funding for settlement regarding Student CST #37-02 in the amount of
$34,376.99 effective 7/2/12 to 6/30/13.
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17. Conduct the first reading of District Goals for the 2012-2013 school year
(below), and if approved, adopt:
1. Implement a new K-2 Math curriculum that promotes student achievement
2. Pilot and implement a new teacher evaluation system that identifies and supports
effective instructional practices and promotes student achievement
3. Implement technology initiatives that enhance the educational program and support
student achievement
4. Implement improvements to our facilities (buildings and grounds) to provide a safe,
nurturing, and pleasant environment in which students can learn
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18. Conduct the first reading of Board Goals for the 2012-2013 school year
(below), and if approve, adopt:
1. Support District initiatives
2. Better communication among Board Members and with the Superintendent
3. Maintain Board certification
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19. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to enter
into a contract with the Essex County Educational Services Commission to continue to
provide Chapters 192-193 services, Public School Child Study Team services, Public
School Home Instruction and IDEA-B services to our non-public students for the 2012-
2013 school year.
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C. FINANCE, TRANSPORTATION, PHYSICAL PLANT
I. FINANCE
Upon recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, move
to:
1. Authorize the following payments:
Payroll 6/15/12 $876,360.27
Payroll 6/20/12 $753,398.48
Payroll 6/29/12 $112,969.40
Bills & Voids - 6/15-6/30/12 $
Bills & Voids – 7/1–7/12/12 $
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2. Approve line item transfers in the 2011-2012 and the 2012-2013 Budget,
Attachment “C”.
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3. Accept the certification of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary
that as of 6/30/12 pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) 3, no budgetary line item has been
over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).
(ROLL CALL)
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4. Accept the reports of the Secretary A-148 and the Treasurer’s Report A-
149, for the month ended 6/30/12.
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5. Certify that as of 6/30/12, after reviewing the Business
Administrator/Board Secretary's financial report, to the best of our knowledge no major
account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.10(b) and
sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder
of the fiscal year.
(ROLL CALL)
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6. Approve the attendance of staff members and board members at
workshops and travel expenses that are in accordance with the allowable room rate and
meal reimbursement rate as outlined in the NJ OMB Circular 602B and mileage at the
state approved rate, as per Attachment(s) “D”, “E” and “F”.
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7. Approve entering into an operating lease with Canon Financial Services,
for a model #6055 Canon copier, (NJ State Contract No. 51144), 60 months
@$207/month for Memorial Junior School.
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8. Approve entering into a service contract with United Business Systems for
Canon copier, model #6055, at Memorial Junior School – 60 months @ $127.50 per
month.
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9. Accept the Fiscal Year 2013 IDEA to funds, and approve the submission
of the annual application to the NJDOE in the following amounts:
Basic Public $287,845
Preschool Public $ 18,027
Basic Non-Public $ 30,841
Preschool Non-Public $ 668
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10. Approve American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
(AFLAC) to implement a Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan to be offered to employees
of the Hanover Township School District through a payroll deduction, as required by P.L.
2011, c.78.
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II.
TRANSPORTATION
No items for Board consideration at this time
III.
PHYSICAL PLANT
Upon recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, move
to:
1. Approve the submission of the Applications for Dual Use of Educational
Space to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for the 2012-2013 school year
(Attachment “G”).
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2. Approve Honeywell International's request to extend the time line for the
development of an agreement outline from July 15, 2012 to September 17, 2012.
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3. Authorize the sale of the following items to the highest bidder:
KIFCO Water Reel Irrigation Unit Model #B100 (Minimum Bid $850)
1999 Dodge Pick Up Truck (Minimum Bid $500)
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4. Approve the request of the Hanover Township Recreation Department to
use the Bee Meadow School Parking Lot for spillover parking during the 2012 Summer
Concert Series (at Brickyard Field) on Monday evenings July 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2012.
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D. PUBLIC RELATIONS
No items for Board consideration at this time
E. MOTION TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Move to adopt the following resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Hanover Township Board of Education will convene in
executive session immediately following the close of this meeting to undertake
discussions concerning _____________________________________ and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the nature of the discussion is expected to be
disclosed to the public when the reasons for nondisclosure no longer exist."
Moved by: Seconded: Action(v)
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Seconded: Action(v)
PRIVATE SESSION
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